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Algorithm for Diagnosis of Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
 • Endoscopy
 • Colonoscopy
 • CT Angiogram
 • Catheter
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Colonoscopy • CT ... Angiogram • Catheter ... Bleeding #GIBleed #GI ... #bleed #gastroenterology
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
#Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low ... #Hypovolemic #Distributive
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
tree of FALLS-protocol ... hypovolemic then distributive ... BLUE-protocol =Bedside ... #algorithm #Lung ... Shock #Fluids #POCUS
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
Algorithmic Approach ... due to a lower GI ... replaced by newer algorithms ... NG lavage, and CT ... Hematochezia #Severe #Algorithm
Post-op Hemoperitoneum on POCUS

Post-operatively, u/s can also speed detection of hemoperitoneum. This can expedite return to
Hemoperitoneum on POCUS ... obviate the need for CT ... massive transfusion protocol ... This patient bled ... 30 minutes w/o CT